Early Quote by Anthony McCarten

Churchill wrote his own speeches. When a leader does that, he becomes emotionally invested with his utterances. If Churchill had had a speech writer…

— Anonymous

If you look at the copies of Churchill's speeches that have survived, they are heavily marked up. He was scrupulous about the impact of…

— Anthony McCarten

The very best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance.

— Ruth Gordon

All the most powerful speeches ever made point to a better future.

— Patrick Dixon

I enjoyed writing speeches.

— Lauren Ridloff

I've never thought my speeches were too long; I've rather enjoyed them.

— Hubert H. Humphrey

There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish…

— Dale Carnegie

“That had always been the power of media in the hands of a good leader. To get individuals to feel as if the leader…

— William R. Forstchen

Now, forty years after his passing, Winston Churchill is still quoted, read, revered, and referred to as much, if not more, than when he…

— Mac Thornberry

“I want you to know that what we record here today may be the last events witnessed by any inhabitants on our earth. We…

— Kenneth S. Murray

It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.

— Mark Twain

Making clever speeches takes a lot of work and a lot of time.

— Elaine Stritch